Adventures Of Pow Wow: Playin' Possum

In Wahoo Valley, a boy named Pow Wow and his dog Dodie embark on playful adventures, including a humorous encounter with a possum that Dodie wants to eat. Their escapades grow unpredictable as they deal with various situations, including a seemingly injured dog and a surprising meeting with an alligator.


Timeline
00:00:34 - 00:01:25
Playin' Possum in Wahoo Valley

00:00:34
On a day with nothing to do in Wahoo Valley, a boy decides to play with his dog.

00:00:42
He tries to get his dog, Dodie, to fetch a stick, but Dodie is easily distracted.

00:01:02
The boy patiently explains to Dodie what he wants him to do, which is to catch a possum.

00:01:18
Dodie, however, seems more interested in a lost item, asking if it belongs to the boy.

00:01:25 - 00:02:26
Playin' Possum

00:01:31
Dodi expresses his desire to eat possums, stating they are good eating.

00:01:45
Pow Wow confirms he has already caught the possum, which is inside a log.

00:01:48
Pow Wow sends Dodi to the other end of the log to help capture the possum.

00:02:09
Pow Wow anticipates soon having the possum secured in the bank.

00:02:26 - 00:03:13
Playin' Possum

00:02:26
Dodie expresses concern about the dog's condition.

00:02:31
Dr. Possum is called, and the duck expresses sympathy for the dog's apparent injury.

00:02:46
Despite all efforts, the dog is declared beyond saving, leading to a dramatic farewell.

00:03:13 - 00:04:03
Playin' Possum

00:03:13
A possum falls from a tree, prompting Powwow and Dodie to devise a plan to catch it.

00:03:25
They decide to quietly catch the possum while it is asleep.

00:03:46
Dodie is instructed to hold the bag as part of their plan.

00:04:03 - 00:05:04
Playin' Possum

00:04:03
Pow Wow and Dodie are still present, with an unknown item in Pow Wow's bag.

00:04:24
The segment introduces the idea of different ways to handle a possum and the unexpected appearance of an alligator.

00:04:52
A possum is shown to be skilled with ropes, which proves fortunate for Dodie.

00:05:01
Dodie expresses gratitude for the help, apologizing for any trouble caused.

00:05:04 - 00:05:29
Playin' Possum

00:05:04
Pow Wow is advised to let past issues go and move forward.

00:05:10
Pow Wow must now be very quiet as both his old and new friends are completely tired.

Adventures Of Pow Wow: Playin' Possum
Transcription

there are days in wahoo Valley when a fellow just doesn't have a thing in the world to do that's when a dog comes in handy you can always throw a stick for him to fetch but with a dog like Dodie anything can happen so you have to explain patiently what you want and try it again be possum-catching for Dodie looking for something this belong to you [Music] here take back your pooch hey Doty possums are good eating [Music] he's in here well I caught him already I caught him already Paulo sends Dodi to the other end of the law he's in there all right now we'll soon have them in the bank [Music] Dodie wouldn't you know it would be that dog calling dr. possum calling dr. possum is it that bad duck you have my heartfelt sympathy you have just clobbered your dog we have done everything possibly possible to save him we have no choice left but farewell faithful dog and good riddance [Music] awesome possum up in the tree why must you always fall on me powwow and Dodie will try another plan quietly quietly Shh catch him while he's asleep [Music] no they're well all right Dodie can hold the bag [Music] now they're all still there so what's in the bag power well there's more than one way to pick a possum an alligator well you just never know what will come up next street possum is quite a rope artist lucky for Dodie thanks buddy sorry we made trouble for you let's let bygones be bygones Powell has to tiptoe softly now his old friend and his new friend are just all tuckered out [Music]

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